Ullswater
Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District and arguably its most beautiful, a sinuous ribbon of water stretching eight miles through mountains and wooded fells that shift in colour with every cloud. William Wordsworth encountered the daffodils on its shores that inspired his most celebrated poem, and the 'steamer' boats have plied the lake for over a century. Whether you're walking the shoreside paths or crossing the water, the grandeur of the surrounding landscape is consistently breathtaking.
- Second largest Lake District lake
- Wordsworth daffodil shores at Glencoyne Bay
- Historic steamer boat services
Best for walkers, literary pilgrims, and anyone wanting classic Lakeland grandeur.
Things to see at Ullswater
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- Aira Force Waterfall
- Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Lyulph's Tower
- Lakeside Shoreline Walk
- Fell Views from the Shore